St Patrick Catholic School vs Sydenham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 6.0 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick Catholic School
Harrowsmith · Catholic elementary · Grades JK-8
245 students
Sydenham High School
Sydenham · Public secondary · Grades 9-12
705 students
| Measure | St Patrick Catholic School Harrowsmith, Ontario | Sydenham High School Sydenham, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 56 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Province rank | #1653 of 3,871 | #117 of 766 |
| National rank | #1653 of 3,871 | #117 of 766 |
| Sector | Catholic | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Secondary |
| Year range | Grades JK-8 | Grades 9-12 |
| Students | 245 | 705 |
| Enrolment | 245 | 705 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | 72% | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | 75% | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | 71% |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | 86% |
| Low-income households | 10% | 5% |
| Parents without a credential | 0% | 0% |
| First language not English | 0% | 1% |
| Special education | 20% | 36% |
| Identified as gifted | 0% | 1% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Harrowsmith | Sydenham |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.alcdsb.on.ca/school/stph/Pages/default.aspx | sydenhamhs.limestone.on.ca/ |
The verdict
- •Sydenham High School scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (75.2 vs 55.7).
- •Sydenham High School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 245.
- •St Patrick Catholic School is a catholic school while Sydenham High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Patrick Catholic School better than Sydenham High School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Sydenham High School ranks higher (75.2 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Patrick Catholic School and Sydenham High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Harrowsmith and Sydenham in Ontario.
Which has the better Enrolment?
St Patrick Catholic School: 245. Sydenham High School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do St Patrick Catholic School and Sydenham High School rank in Ontario?
St Patrick Catholic School is 1653rd of 3,871 and Sydenham High School is 117th of 766 among elementary schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).